Common is prepping himself for a powerful 2014, as the OG has announced he will be releasing a new album titled Nobody’s Smiling with the legendary producer No I.D.

What was originally going to start off as an EP between him and the famed producer has now turned into a full-blown album due to the massive amounts of songs they’ve been making together. Common says, “2014 will be one of my greatest times in music.” and we’re certainly not mad about that. The excitement is definitely in the air.

Be on the lookout for more information surrounding this album as it becomes available. 2014 is looking promising thus far!